The other night, attendance was a little down at our Brew Theology group. It was Spring Break, so many of our usual folks were traveling or had family in town, … Continue reading Too Big to Fail?
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Everything Happens for a Reason
A “crisis” is any situation, expected or otherwise, which disrupts the normal flow of life and family. Whether a death, divorce, job loss, move, or mental health emergency, everyone eventually … Continue reading Everything Happens for a Reason
Hard Hearts, Open Hearts, Full Hearts
It’s tough keeping an open heart in ministry or other service roles, but some advice from Rob Bell back in 2011 continues to help me on this front.
What Exactly Do You Do?
You know, it’s a valid question. In the three main environments where I serve as a chaplain —homeless shelters, hospitals, and bars—, sometimes it’s not very obvious what exactly I … Continue reading What Exactly Do You Do?
2016: Bar Chaplain Year in Review
Yeah, 2016 basically sucked for everyone… except Tom. I was really confused at first when my friend Matthew said those words, so I decided to reflect on them and offer … Continue reading 2016: Bar Chaplain Year in Review